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Daycare Changed Locks Without Warning, Shut Out Workers and Left Nearly $15K in Unpaid Wages, Lawsuit Alleges

District of Columbia officials sue a closed childcare centre, alleging six workers were locked out and left owed nearly $15,000 in wages and leave.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

When Did Normal Life Get So Expensive? 10 Things That Used to Be Affordable

For many Americans, the cost of living no longer feels like an abstract economic statistic—it shows up every time they pay rent, buy groceries, insure a car, or arrange child care. Expenses that once fit comfortably into a middle-class budget can now require comparison shopping, tradeoffs, or dipping into savings.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 16

Mums are at a disadvantage when it comes to pensions – what can they do?

There are several practical and actionable steps mothers can take to protect and rebuild their pension pots.

The Independent UK · Oct 16

US Agrees to Pay $900K Over Baby's Death at Unauthorised Army Housing Daycare Despite Closure Orders

The US government has agreed to pay $900,000 to the parents of Abigail Lobisch, who died at an unauthorised daycare in Hawaii military housing. The settlement admits no liability.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

'Distraught' parents want answers after two children go missing from childcare centre

Some centre staff have been stood down as investigations take place.

The Canberra Times · Oct 13

Raising 4 Kids? These States Make It Especially Expensive

Raising four children can stretch even a comfortable household budget, especially when groceries, housing, childcare, and healthcare bills arrive together. Where a family lives can make those expenses significantly harder to manage. According to recent research, some states require parents to spend tens of thousands of dollars annually on the…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Oct 13

32 Disasters Where The Cause Seems Almost Absurd Compared To The Damage

A single mistake doesn't always lead to disaster, but under the wrong circumstances, it can start a chain of events that becomes increasingly difficult to stop. In scientific and industrial settings, where multiple systems often depend on one another, the consequences can be particularly severe. The stories in this collection…

Bored Panda · Oct 13

'Feral flesh': pedophile screamed at before extradition

One of Australia's most notorious former childcare abusers has had vitriol hurled at him before the pedophile was extradited interstate to answer more charges.

AAP · Oct 13

'Left us powerless': why this Newcastle childcare will close for good

The centre first closed temporarily in July.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 12

Florida Plan to Drop Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, Hib, and Pneumococcal School Vaccine Rules Draws Doctors' Warnings

Florida may drop four vaccine requirements for schools and child care. See what hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal shots prevent and what comes next.

Medical Daily · Oct 11